On Oct. 21, the Defense Department launched a new call and outreach center that offers confidential peer support to active duty service members, National Guardsmen, reservists and Family members through 24/7 chat, phone and text.

Walgreens pharmacies joined the Tricare retail pharmacy network Dec. 1 while CVS pharmacies, including those in Target stores, will leave the network on the same day, according to the Defense Health Agency.

The Army is adding new items to its meal ration menu. Soldiers from Company T, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, got a chance to taste test the latest dishes created by engineers from Natick Soldier, Research, Development and Engineering Center to determine whether the new offerings should make it to the field.

If the United States develops the capabilities needed to confront Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and violent extremism, the military will be well set for the future, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Saturday at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California.